Short Selling Master: Proven Strategies from a High-Stakes Day Trader
David Capablanca
Aug 2026 · Pan Macmillan
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'Brilliant' – Tom Hougaard, author, Best Loser Wins
'Valuable to long side traders as well as short sellers' – Jack Schwager, author, Market Wizards series
Short Selling Master is your practical roadmap to financial independence.
Verified seven-figure short seller and host of The Friendly Bear podcast, David Capablanca takes you through his journey from architect student, to brain tumour survivor, to trading expert on Wall Street, where he developed his groundbreaking approach to achieving financial freedom through ethical short selling.
This book outlines specific, actionable strategies for mastering the fundamentals of short selling. You'll learn how to:
- Recognize market manipulation patterns
- Time trades for maximum profit
- Spot red flags in company financials
- Capitalize on the market movements that most traders miss
Beyond technical knowledge, Capablanca shares proven methods for maintaining emotional discipline and invaluable mindset techniques essential for trading success, making this a must-read for anyone wanting to take control of their financial future.
No matter your trading level, this is your time-tested blueprint to becoming a short selling master and building wealth for the long term.
'Valuable to long side traders as well as short sellers' – Jack Schwager, author, Market Wizards series
Short Selling Master is your practical roadmap to financial independence.
Verified seven-figure short seller and host of The Friendly Bear podcast, David Capablanca takes you through his journey from architect student, to brain tumour survivor, to trading expert on Wall Street, where he developed his groundbreaking approach to achieving financial freedom through ethical short selling.
This book outlines specific, actionable strategies for mastering the fundamentals of short selling. You'll learn how to:
- Recognize market manipulation patterns
- Time trades for maximum profit
- Spot red flags in company financials
- Capitalize on the market movements that most traders miss
Beyond technical knowledge, Capablanca shares proven methods for maintaining emotional discipline and invaluable mindset techniques essential for trading success, making this a must-read for anyone wanting to take control of their financial future.
No matter your trading level, this is your time-tested blueprint to becoming a short selling master and building wealth for the long term.
'Brilliant' – Tom Hougaard, author, Best Loser Wins
'Valuable to long side traders as well as short sellers' – Jack Schwager, author, Market Wizards series
Short Selling Master is your practical roadmap to financial independence.
Verified seven-figure short seller and host of The Friendly Bear...
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Walt Mattsson
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September 11, 2026
I got a lot out of this book because it paints a truly comprehensive picture of what real trading looks like, with a sharp focus on the short side. David really gets into the weeds, breaking down fundamentals, stock selection criteria, technical analysis, and the all-important mechanics of risk management. Beyond the technicals, the book stands out because it chronicles his personal journey. He walks you through his entire career progression from the moment he decided to take trading seriously, openly laying out the mistakes, lessons, and raw experiences that molded his current strategy. That blend of personal experience and hard strategy makes it a highly useful read no matter your skill level. If you're already actively trading and tracking setups on platforms like TradingView, you’ll find plenty of actionable insights to refine your daily process. On the flip side, if you’re new to the game, it pulls back the curtain to reveal what the actual grind of becoming a trader entails, well beyond just staring at candles on a screen. I’d highly recommend it to anyone serious about the markets, and especially to anyone looking to deeply understand the mechanics and psychology of short selling.
About the author
David Capablanca is a verified seven-figure short seller with a 90% win-ratio who turned $29,000 into seven-figure profits in just four years. After surviving brain tumour surgery while attending UCLA’s master’s program in architecture, he developed ground-breaking strategies for ethical short selling that have helped thousands of people achieve financial freedom. Through his popular podcast The Friendly Bear, his Friendly Bear University classes and Discord, Capablanca teaches traders to combine technical expertise with mindset mastery. In pursuit of his mission to empower everyday people to take control of their financial futures, he has authored the book Short Selling Master: Proven Strategies from a High-Stakes Day Trader.
David Capablanca is a verified seven-figure short seller with a 90% win-ratio who turned $29,000 into seven-figure profits in just four years. After surviving brain tumour surgery while attending UCLA’s master’s program in architecture, he developed ground-breaking strategies for ethical short se...
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